Onslow district, North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Half Moon

Half Moon is a town in Onslow district, North Carolina, United States, home to about 8,352 people. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 16 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 museums. The must-see places are Montford Point Marine Memorial (12 km), Beirut Memorial (12 km) and Wcti-tv (32 km).

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Half Moon, North Carolina
Half Moon, Onslow district, North Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Half Moon at a glance

Location
Onslow district, North Carolina, United States
Population
about 8,352
Coordinates
34.8260° N, 77.4594° W
Places within 50 km
45 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Half Moon

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Churches near Half Moon

71 churches within 100 km of Half Moon. The closest is River of Life Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Half Moon

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Half Moon. The closest is Onslow County Public Safety Memorial (8 km); the best-known is Beirut Memorial (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Half Moon

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Half Moon. The closest is Lake Catherine (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Half Moon

23 museums within 100 km of Half Moon. The closest is Montford Point Marine Memorial (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Half Moon

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Half Moon. The closest is Ellis Cove (34 km); the best-known is Courthouse Bay (35 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Half Moon

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Half Moon. The closest is Pond Pine Wilderness (46 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Half Moon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Half Moon
  2. 4 km River of Life Church · church, Onslow
  3. 4 km Meditation Labrynth · heritage site, Onslow
  4. 6 km Montford Point Marine Memorial · monument, Onslow
  5. 1 km Beirut Memorial · monument, Onslow
  6. 10 km Onslow County Public Safety Memorial · monument, Onslow
  7. 8 km Back to Half Moon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Half Moon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1671River of Life Church (4 km)
    Forts & heritage727Onslow County Public Safety Memorial (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs524Lake Catherine (12 km)
    Museums123Montford Point Marine Memorial (12 km)
    Beaches & coast920Ellis Cove (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens214Pond Pine Wilderness (46 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves39Browns Island (42 km)
    Parks04New Bern Battlefield Site (59 km)
    Temples04Holy Temple (84 km)
    Other attractions23Wcti-tv (32 km)

    Half Moon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Half Moon?

    Montford Point Marine Memorial (monument, about 12 km), Beirut Memorial (monument, about 12 km), River of Life Church (church, about 4 km), Onslow County Public Safety Memorial (monument, about 8 km), Meditation Labrynth (heritage site, about 8 km), Union Chapel (heritage site, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Half Moon?

    45 places on Spotwander: 16 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 museum, 9 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Half Moon?

    River of Life Church, about 4 km by road; Trinity United Methodist Church (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Half Moon?

    Onslow County Public Safety Memorial, about 8 km by road; Meditation Labrynth (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Half Moon?

    Lake Catherine, about 12 km by road; Catfish Lake South Wilderness (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Half Moon?

    Start in Half Moon, visit River of Life Church, then Meditation Labrynth, then Montford Point Marine Memorial, then Beirut Memorial, then Onslow County Public Safety Memorial, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Half Moon?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Half Moon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Half Moon’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Half Moon on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.